that's the big issue here. so things like the value of your home, your interest rates if you're trying to buy a new one could rise, end up owing more on a mortgage if that happens. wanted to buy a car, same thing, the rates could go up higher. your gas prices could increase. your roads could be in poor quality, all because of the problem the government has borrowing money and how that affects the rest of the markets. let's say we're looking at the breadwinners in the house. dad is a small business owner. he could be unemployed. that's a possibility. his savings could lose money. he could have a difficult time getting a loan to expand his business because money just gets tighter at times like this. say mom actually works for the government. she could wind up furloughed if they can't afford to pay for her. credit card rates could rise. the daughter in the house is in the military. her salary could be limited or delayed. possible ious from the government and contractors who make things for and provide services to